Football - McCarthy bemoans galling defeat

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy described the 1-0 defeat at Blackburn as `galling'.

McCarthy was pleased with his side's performance, despite it being their second consecutive away defeat.

The winning goal came when Danny Murphy's corner was prodded goalwards by Grant Hanley. The ball was cleared by Aaron Cresswell and ricocheted in off unfortunate goalkeeper Stephen Henderson, with the goal given as an own goal by the latter.

"I thought second half we were the better team until they scored, and goals change games and performances," McCarthy said.

"To concede the way we did was pretty galling. From a corner kick we didn't mark properly and Hendo gets an own goal.

"We had to throw caution to the wind and I thought we had good chances towards the end to get something.

"I was pleased overall with our performance, to be honest with you. I can't ask for any more effort, it's just when you get the chances to put one away.

"I've said all along since I walked in that it'll go right to the end. It will take 50 points to stay in the league and everybody's scrapping for them.

"We've had our good run or we wouldn't be above the bottom three. It's a matter of starting again next Saturday."